If you or someone you know has experienced sexual/gender-based assault or misconduct:
- Go to a safe location as soon as you are able.
- Seek medical attention.
If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. If you are in Wooster, go to Wooster Community Hospital (WCH) located at 1761 Beall Ave. If you need medical assistance related to sexual assault, WCH has SANE nurses on staff who are specifically trained to provide medical care and forensic evidence collection for survivors of sexual assault.
If you need assistance finding medical care call Longbrake Student Wellness Center between the hours of 8:30a-4:00p. STI/STD testing, pregnancy testing, and access to emergency contraceptive are available at Longbrake and there is always a nurse available to meet with you.
If you need help finding medical care after hours, call Campus Safety (330-263-2590) or go to Wooster Community Hospital.
- Preserve physical evidence.
Do not take a shower or change your clothes before you seek medical attention. Preserving evidence can help prove an incident of sexual misconduct if you choose to pursue legal action. Evidence disappears as time continues, and the sooner an exam is conducted the better. Keep any clothes, bedding, towels, etc. You have up to 96 hours (4 days) to receive an exam.
A SANE exam is not required to make a Title IX report or participate in a Title IX process.
- Consider reporting the incident.
You have options:
- Do nothing until you are ready. Reports can be made at any time and can be anonymous.
- Report the incident to The College of Wooster:
- You can receive support and interim measures from the College without sharing details.
- Making a report does not mean you have to continue with any type of action or formal process. You can choose how and if you’d like to move forward.
- All information is kept as private and confidential as possible. Please note, under Ohio law, The College of Wooster is legally required to report all potential felonies to law enforcement but you can choose whether or not you’d like to pursue legal action.
- Report the incident to law enforcement
- Report the incident to law enforcement
- Call the Wooster Police Department (330-263-5186)
- Call Campus Safety (330-263-2590) and ask for assistance in reporting an incident to law enforcement. A campus official is available to accompany students.
- Talk to someone.
You may be confused, numb, distracted, afraid and/or angry. You may not be sure what to do next. Talking to someone can help. If you aren’t sure which option is best, consider speaking with someone identified as “confidential.” Confidential resources can help you understand the process, find support, and make decisions about whether you’d like to make a report to The College or the police.
Confidential Student Resources
Medical Professionals or Counselors at Longbrake Wellness
570 Wayne Ave
330-263-2319
Campus Chaplain – Travis Webster
330-263-2270
twebster@wooster.edu
Advocates at OneEighty
Local organization that supports survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
104 Spink Street
330-264-8498
24 Hour Hotline: 1-800-686.-122
Confidential Employee Resources
Wooster’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides free and confidential assistance.
Confidential National Resources – 24 hours | free
Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
1-800-656-HOPE (4675)
Text: HOPE to 64673
Live Chat: www.online.rainn.org
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: START to 88788
Live Chat: www.thehotline.org
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ people ages 13-24
866-488-7386
Text: START to 678-678
Live Chat: www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help